NHTSA Recall 08V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V206000; Date: May. 6, 2008
The aluminum bracket for the engine mount could break due to lack of adequate clamping force. This could cause the engine to come in contact with the sub-frame, ultimately resulting in a reduced engine torque or stalling of the engine without prior warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Volvo S80; 2008 Volvo XC90
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Volvo Cars Of N. A. Llc.
Affected Units:: 102
Recall Summary:
Volvo is recalling 102 my 2008 xc90 and s80 vehicles equipped with v8 engines. These vehicles may have been built with incorrect bolts to the engine mount.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the engine mount bolts for specific markings. If any of the bolts contain the incorrect markings, the bracket and bolts will be replaced. All owners have been contacted and arrangements have been made to repair these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Volvo recall no. 197. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 2, 2008
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